The Royal Navy’s helicopter carrier HMS Ocean has led a force of 20 ships and over 300 British, Greek and US Marines to ‘storm’ Crete for the Greek Navy’s main autumn war exercises. The Greeks host Exercise Niriis to test an international naval force and its ability to respond to a major crisis in the region – similar to the Turkish exercise HMS Ocean and the … [Read more...] about HMS Ocean leads Greek naval exercise
Royal Marines
HMS Albion training for global duties
The crew of Britain’s future flagship HMS Albion are half-way through all-action autumn training to prepare them for duties around the globe. Three weeks into her operational sea training off the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, HMS Albion has already sent Royal Marines ashore to ‘storm’ West Country beaches, patched up a mock community affected by natural disaster, and … [Read more...] about HMS Albion training for global duties
HMS Albion family day
The families of sailors had the rare treat of seeing how their loved ones live and work on board the amphibious warship HMS Albion. A family day was enjoyed by hundreds of partners and children (Thursday) in Devonport Naval Base, Plymouth, when they were able to see behind the scenes of one of the Navy’s most versatile warship as it prepares for operations round … [Read more...] about HMS Albion family day
Excellence Awards
Sgt Richard Davies has received a long service and good conduct award for 30 years’ service as a Royal Marine. Richard joined the Royal Marines in Jan 1987 (apparently after only joining for a £10 bet) and after passing basic training was drafted to 42 Commando at Bickleigh near Plymouth. He received his award from Colonel Simon Chapman (Royal Marines) at a ceremony in HM … [Read more...] about Excellence Awards
Royal Marines charity endurance relay
Royal Marines from 42 Commando today completed a 16.64 mile-a-day relay challenge over six days by handing the baton to Royal Marines Band colleagues. The hand-over event happened on Plymouth Hoe with colleagues from the HM Band of the Royal Marines giving them musical encouragement. The march is part of the 1664 Challenge, an annual event which marks the … [Read more...] about Royal Marines charity endurance relay
Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps receive berets
Royal Marines Cadets received their berets in a parade held at Royal Marines Barracks Stonehouse in Plymouth. Cadets from Cadet Recruit Troop 216 received their blue berets in a parade to recognise the completion of six months of training. The cadets, who are part of the Plymouth Division Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps, have learned basic field craft, … [Read more...] about Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps receive berets
Royal Marines mark 352nd Anniversary
Royal Marines from 42Commando Royal Marines and 4 Assault Squadron Royal Marines, who are part of the HMS Bulwark's ship's company, celebrated the corps 352nd birthday on board the ship while deployed. A ceremony was staged on the flight deck under the middle east sun whilst deployed on Joint Expeditionary Force (Maritime) under the command of the Royal Navy’s Commander … [Read more...] about Royal Marines mark 352nd Anniversary
Royal Navy Sailing World Record Presentation
Two dinghy sailors who sailed a Royal Navy boat from Plymouth to Portsmouth this summer have been confirmed as record holders. Petty Officer Phil Slade and Mark Belamarich, who both work for the Royal Marines in Plymouth, set a world record for the distance sailed by a two-man dinghy – a standard 14-foot long Bosun class. The friend were presented with a Guiness World … [Read more...] about Royal Navy Sailing World Record Presentation
HMS Trenchant rejoins the Fleet
The crew of the nuclear-powered Royal Navy hunter killer submarine HMS Trenchant staged a ceremony in Plymouth today (Friday) marking the vessel’s readiness for operations. Families were also treated to a day out with members of the crew to say thank you for their valued continued support - especially while the submarine is deployed, with little contact with home. The … [Read more...] about HMS Trenchant rejoins the Fleet
Royal Marine Private Walter Buckley grave rededication
The family of a Royal Marine who died in the First World War have spoken of their happiness after the identification of his grave, which had been marked as ‘unknown’ since his death. Private Walter Buckley died on the last day of the First World War in Belgium, and his family were told there had been no remains to bury. Consequently, there was no grave for them to visit; … [Read more...] about Royal Marine Private Walter Buckley grave rededication
